Ham and Potato Bake

Layers of potato, ham and cheese are bound together by a quiche-like egg and cream mixture. This potato bake cuts well and can be served hot or cold, as a side dish or with a salad as a light meal.



Ingredients:
2 Medium-sized potatoes (around 100g each)
3 Slices of cheddar cheese
2 Slices of ham, finely chopped or cut into small square pieces
1/2 Medium onion, diced
2 Large eggs
6 Tbs of cream (Nestle)
Salt and pepper


Preheat oven to 180 degree Celsius (160 degree Celsius for fan forced oven)

Thoroughly grease a 10cm diameter pan or bowl. You could use a springform pan for neat and easy serving, but make sure it is leadproof.



Methods:

Peel and halve potatoes. Boil potatoes until tender, drain. Allow potatoes to cool then cut into 1cm thick slices.

Cover the base of the prepared bowl with a layer of potato slices. Season with salt and pepper.




Top with half of the onion and a layer of ham. Place slices of cheese on top of the ham.


Repeat the layering ingredients (seasoning each layer of potatoes), finishing with a layer of cheese.

Use a whisk or fork to beat the eggs and cream until well combined. Gently pour the mixture over the ingredients in the bowl.


Bake for about 50-60 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the egg mixture has set. Cover the bake with aluminium foil if the top begins to brown before the egg mixture has set.

Remove from oven and set aside for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cut into wedges to serve.

This recipe serves about 2-3 persons.

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